School pics. Why are school pics always some of the worst pics you will ever take in your life?

Yeah, I had one or two years of cute pics, but the rest - ugh. I particularly remember 5th grade. Pics were right after lunch and I refused to smile because I couldn't brush my teeth before the pics and I was afraid there was something in my teeth. My pics that year were horrid.

C's pics are adorable. Not some of his best pics, but they are C.

Though lately I have not been pleased at all with any photographers who are NOT ones choosen by me and where I have not had control over the picture taking. Or at least been present for it. Yes yes, I am a control freak. Especially where it comes to my children.